Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 to reach the final of the inaugural World Sevens tournament in Portugal.
Both teams advanced from their groups in the lucrative seven-a-side event in Estoril and it was United who set up a final against Bayern Munich later on Friday thanks to goals from Melvine Malard and Gabby George.
Malard opened the scoring in only the fourth minute with a terrific volley into the top corner that gave Khiara Keating no chance.
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Keating was a key last line of defence for City in the remainder of the first half, though, denying Grace Clinton and Malard again with fine saves.
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United kept up the pressure at the start of the second period of 15 minutes and Clinton hit the bar before George made sure of the victory with a near-post finish.
Earlier, Bayern swept to a 5-0 victory over Paris St Germain, with Momoko Tanikawa scoring twice and Sarah Zadrazil, Maria Plattner and Jovana Damnjanovic once each.